In 1974, at the sixth special session of the United Nations, Deng Xiaoping, on behalf of China, gave a magnificent speech, directly demonstrating China's firm stand and determination to the rest of the world.
In addition, Deng Xiaoping also had no scruples in poking out the shortcomings of hegemonism of big powers, which won wide praise from the international community.
But the Soviet Union, as a superpower, felt that it had lost face, and when Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko was in the lounge, in front of many national representatives, he taunted Deng Xiaoping: "Your speech is good, but you are too short." ”
In the face of ridicule, the witty Deng Xiaoping only said one word, which not only directly resolved the embarrassment, but also made Gromyko blush on the side, so how did Deng Xiaoping respond?
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
In the face of danger, he was ordered to live up to his instructions
In fact, this time the United Nations meeting was originally attended by Premier Zhou, but in 1974, Premier Zhou's body had a recurrence of old diseases, and the doctor instructed him to rest and recuperate and not to travel long distances.
In desperation, Chairman Mao had no choice but to look for a new agent to attend the meeting, and without the slightest hesitation or entanglement, Chairman Mao directly set his sights on a person who looked ordinary and had an amiable face.
That's right, that person was Deng Xiaoping. Why choose Deng Xiaoping? The attendees of the meeting represented the image of the entire country, and Deng Xiaoping looked amiable.
Can people who seem to have no majesty really prop up China's face in the face of such an important international occasion? The answer is undoubtedly yes, although Deng Xiaoping was amiable and gentle in face and seemed to have little deterrent or lethality.
However, he exuded a wise temperament, easy-going but not casual, and when he sat there, there was a sense of solemnity, so that those who faced him had to be solemnly respected.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
When everyone heard Chairman Mao's choice, they all nodded their heads, believing that Deng Xiaoping's unfazed mentality and super high emotional intelligence could enable him to adapt to changes on any occasion in the world, resolve the crisis, and maintain China's national image.
The task of attending the United Nations meeting this time can be entrusted to Deng Xiaoping with complete confidence, and in this way, Deng Xiaoping was ordered to receive this arduous task in the face of danger. The importance of this meeting, he knew better than anyone.
This is the first time that China has officially spoken at a United Nations conference since the founding of the People's Republic of China. As the saying goes, everything is difficult at the beginning, and this speech directly affects the attitude of other big countries toward the mainland in the future.
If it is handled well, it will undoubtedly win everyone's affirmation and be respected by other countries, and if it is not handled properly, the negative impact on the future will not be a little bit.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
Therefore, since March 1974, Chairman Mao has gradually reduced the amount of arrangements for Deng Xiaoping's official affairs, and he asked Deng Xiaoping to shift the focus of his work to the United Nations General Assembly.
Of course, Deng Xiaoping also lived up to the expectations of the chairman, and on the most important issue of the speech, Deng Xiaoping could be said to have gone through countless deliberations and revisions, simply reading and reading, changing and changing, for fear of the slightest problem.
When the draft had just been drawn up, Deng Xiaoping summoned other comrades to review the draft with him, and finally, with the suggestion of many people, Deng Xiaoping finally completed the drafting of the speech.
But when Deng Xiaoping looked at it, he always felt that something was missing. Finally, after some reflection, Deng Xiaoping felt that China's attitude toward the future was not clear enough in the speech.
It should be made more firm that hegemonism will not be developed in the future, so that other countries can see China's position and attitude – insisting on advocating world peace and opposing hegemonism and power politics.
Chairman Mao and Deng Xiaoping
Therefore, Deng Xiaoping added such a paragraph at the end.
China resolutely does not become a superpower, let alone interfere in the internal affairs of other countries after its strength is strong, and if China violates its original intention in its future development, it will invite the people of all countries and the Chinese to overthrow it together!
In the original draft, such a simple and arrogant word was used to show the determination of the mainland.
After the drafting was completed, Deng Xiaoping submitted the draft to the Central Committee for trial by Premier Zhou and Chairman Mao. Later, the manuscript was changed six times, and finally the final draft was determined with Chairman Mao's nod.
Then, in the tense preparation of day after day, the time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it came to the day of the United Nations meeting.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
International conferences, with great foresight
Under the secret protection of the personnel specially arranged by Premier Zhou and with the expectations of all the people, on April 6, 1974, Deng Xiaoping set out for the special session of the United Nations in New York.
After arriving in New York, Deng Xiaoping made his first international appearance in the international community, following the filming records of several journalists.
At this appearance, Deng Xiaoping also knew in his heart that the reporter would definitely talk about his appearance and his own ability, but he did not pay any attention to it, but just silently completed his work and used his strength to show everyone his ability.
On April 9, the sixth special session of the United Nations was grandly opened, and this war without smoke and smoke quietly began.
In the face of such an important occasion, in the face of the questioning eyes of others, Deng Xiaoping's calm and calm, strong psychological quality has created his change of mind today, and Shi Huayan, the simultaneous interpreter who went with him, could not help but admire his temperament.
Figure 丨 United Nations Conference
According to Shi Huayan, Deng Xiaoping did not have the slightest cowardice at that time, even if in appearance, he may not be as serious as the leaders of other countries, but the strong aura he exudes is quite a kind of general's style.
The meeting was proceeded in an orderly manner, with representatives of various countries taking turns to speak and express their views, while Deng Xiaoping, who was offstage, listened carefully to everyone's speeches and made minutes of the meeting.
He recorded all the wonderful points of the speeches of various countries. Finally, after the leaders of other countries had fully spoken, it was Deng Xiaoping's turn to speak.
Only to see Deng Xiaoping's face solemn, he stood up unhurriedly, first sorted out his clothes, and after determining the order, he slowly walked up to the podium and took out his speech.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
"The two superpowers are the largest international exploiters and oppressors of our time and the birthplace of the new world." Standing on the podium, Deng Xiaoping calmly said these words.
Yes, on such an international occasion, this sharp statement clearly touched the interests of some superpowers, and the face of the two superpowers participating in the meeting was somewhat hanging.
But it is clear that Deng Xiaoping did not care about their vision at all, and he directly pointed out on this occasion that the main problem in the contemporary international community is the problem of hegemonism and power politics.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
In addition, it has also divided the types and levels of all countries in the world, indicating that they are still in the third world cohort that needs to be developed, acknowledging their shortcomings, and winning the recognition and support of many third world countries.
Deng Xiaoping's words were sonorous and powerful, and the more he spoke, the more excited he became, his hands supporting the podium, his body leaning forward, exporting his views to the countries of the world.
Until the end, after Deng Xiaoping's speech, there was thunderous applause from the audience, and Deng Xiaoping's speech successfully established a good image of China in the world, and also won the recognition and praise of many countries.
Undoubtedly, this time, Deng Xiaoping did not live up to everyone's expectations, and he successfully fulfilled the task entrusted to him by the party and the state.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
Anger and humiliation, but it was cleverly defused
Although this speech did win wide acclaim from Third World countries, there will always be people who are happy and some people are worried, and Deng Xiaoping's blatant speech has indeed aroused the ill feelings of the Soviet Union.
In that era, the relationship between China and the Soviet Union was relatively delicate, and there was a lot of friction between the two countries. The Soviet Union had a grudge against China, and this meeting undoubtedly wanted to see China ugly.
Unexpectedly, the mainland played an extraordinary role, and instead of seeing the picture it wanted to see, the Soviet Union plunged itself into an embarrassing realm, which made the Soviet delegation very angry.
Therefore, the Soviet foreign minister Gromyko always thought of embarrassing China and making it impossible for China to come down. Later, halfway through the meeting, the leaders came to the lounge to rest.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
And just when Deng Xiaoping had just stepped through the door of the lounge, Gromyko seemed to have found a perfect opportunity, he got up and walked to Deng Xiaoping, first pretending to be good, and shook hands with him.
After shaking hands, he looked up and down Deng Xiaoping with interest with a defiant look, and then put his hand directly on Deng Xiaoping's head and said: "Comrade Deng Xiaoping, what you just said is very wonderful, but unfortunately you are too short." ”
This series of operations directly attracted the attention of everyone during the break. Undoubtedly, this was already a naked provocation against Deng Xiaoping.
Some Western developed capitalist countries are very interested in this matter and look forward to Deng Xiaoping's speech, while those third world countries that support China are pinching a cold sweat.
Figure 丨 Gromyco
But Deng Xiaoping's ability to adapt to changes is not just talk. Through one action and one sentence, he directly made the leader of the Soviet Union, Gromyko, blush.
Since Gromyko touched his head so "friendly", Deng Xiaoping naturally would not be restrained.
I saw that Deng Xiaoping wrapped his arms around Gromyko, and the position of his hand happened to be on Gromyko's ass, and then he said with a smile: "Where is this?" ”
This sentence can be described as a pun, with clever words, to send away Gromyko's embarrassment, but also let Gromyco, into an embarrassing situation, I have to say that Deng Xiaoping's chat skills can be described as really clever!
In the face of ridicule from others who directly exposed his shortcomings, Deng Xiaoping smiled generously and did not pay attention to it.
Figure 丨 Gromyco
In contrast to this, the Gromyko who raised the question seemed to be a bit preoccupied on this occasion, and the small belly was chicken intestines. Gromyko also clearly felt that he had taken the upper hand in this silent game.
He felt very embarrassed, blushed shyly, this is undoubtedly lifting the stone and hitting his own feet, for a moment, he did not know what to say again, had to smile awkwardly at the corner of his mouth, and then left sadly.
Finally, after the end of the United Nations conference, Deng Xiaoping passed through Paris on his way back to China and bought gifts for national leaders on the mainland.
The performance at this UN meeting has set a good image for New China in the international community.
This time, China's sonorous and forceful demonstration of its adherence to peace and its determination not to embark on the road of hegemonism has indeed increased the United States' good feelings for us, narrowed the distance between China and the United States, and achieved full results.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
Its strength has won recognition and contributed to China's diplomacy
In the 1970s, Sino-Soviet relations were particularly tense, while China and the United States had a common enemy, but relations were de-escalated.
Not only that, at this special session of the United Nations in 1974, Deng Xiaoping also demonstrated the mainland's unique diplomatic policy and won the recognition of the United States.
Later, when China and the United States established diplomatic relations in 1979, Deng Xiaoping visited the United States on behalf of China, and US President Carter came to receive him, and Carter's attitude toward him was completely different from that of Gromyko in the Soviet Union.
During this Chinese visit to the United States, the United States showed the friendship of the landlords and warmly entertained the Chinese envoys, and Deng Xiaoping and Carter were talking cordially, and from Deng Xiaoping's words and deeds, Carter admired more and more, this "little man" full of wisdom.
Once, like most Westerners, he had disdain for the diminutive Deng Xiaoping, but in the time spent with him, Carter completely changed from the original disdain to the heartfelt admiration later.
Picture 丨 Deng Xiaoping and Carter
Many of Deng Xiaoping's wise words and his vision of the future development of the times could not help but be convincing, and Carter was gradually impressed by Deng Xiaoping's personality charm and felt sincere admiration.
And Deng Xiaoping didn't care about his height. Westerners ridiculed him for being low and short, and he knew it, and instead of bothering with them, he would have generously acknowledged this shortcoming.
Deng Xiaoping once made a dramatic joke: "It doesn't matter if the sky falls, I am a small man, and you big people are on top." ”
Deng Xiaoping has always faced his shortcomings directly, and this is enough to show the strength of his heart.
Only a person with a strong heart can truly do not take pleasure in things, do not grieve with himself, and correctly understand his own shortcomings, and his magnanimous mentality has ushered in a series of praises in the international community.
Figure 丨 Deng Xiaoping
Hard personal experience, hardships to train talents
In fact, the reason why Deng Xiaoping is so short is not all his genes, but closely related to the harsh growth environment when he was a child.
When Deng Xiaoping was young, he went to France to work and study, and that experience can be described as a difficult and dark period in his life. In order to be able to successfully complete his studies in France, Deng Xiaoping, who was not yet an adult, had to go to work-study on his own.
He insisted on working and studying in France, and in that society, France was very exploitative of workers, especially such foreign and non-local workers, and Deng Xiaoping at that time even had to work more than 10 hours a day.
At this time, some people will think: after working for so long, is there still time to study? In order to successfully complete his studies, Deng Xiaoping even squeezed his own sleep time to study.
Under normal circumstances, Deng Xiaoping set aside two or three hours to read and study after working at night and after eating.
Deng Xiaoping in France
In the long run, Deng Xiaoping did learn a lot of useful knowledge, but he also paid the corresponding price, that is, he did not keep up with nutrition at the age when he needed to grow his body, which led to his short body.
Deng Xiaoping himself once said that there was too little nutrition at that time. However, it was during that time that he formed his own unique ideas and had a clear direction for future development.
During his work-study in France, he deeply understood the evils of capitalists, and he experienced the ruthlessness and ruthlessness of capitalists.
By using the workers as working machines and mercilessly squeezing them, they highlighted the shortcomings of capitalist society, and he strengthened his determination to take the communist road.
Picture丨Deng Xiaoping (right)
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Later, Deng Xiaoping also proved with his own practical actions that he dedicated his life to the cause of communism and the development of new China.
When he was young, Deng Xiaoping had a far-reaching vision and thought, and he realized the importance of developing talents.
When the gaokao system was abolished in 1968, he always suggested that it should be restored, but due to the domestic social reasons at that time, his vision was delayed.
Finally, in 1977, Deng Xiaoping's proposal to restore the college entrance examination was finally implemented, and his decision gave many students the opportunity to serve the motherland.
In 1978, with his unique and far-sighted ideas, Deng Xiaoping led the whole of China to reform and opening up, and under his repeated encouragement and bold trial and error, he explored a path suitable for China's development and achieved results.
Figure 丨 College Entrance Examination
This small leader, who seems to have a unique personality charm, and the people he has come into contact with are full of praise and praise.
Both the leaders of the countries who met with him, his colleagues, or the young people he personally brought out, when it comes to Deng Xiaoping, everyone has full admiration.
Measuring a person's value has never been based on height as a standard, and those who can only talk about height are most likely to be poked in the sore spot, and they are in a hurry to jump to their feet, and they can't find excuses and excuses.
Great people who truly contribute to the country, no matter what kind of image they are, will be admired and loved by people. Deng Xiaoping used his personal charm to gain everyone's recognition, which is incomparable to ordinary people.